News and Rumors

We can add three more Android devices to the HTC lineup thanks to these new models. Each follows a predecessor with updated software and slightly newer hardware.

The Facebook phone rumors officially die today with the announcement of two HTC handsets. These devices run Android 2.3.3 with Sense UI and feature tight integration with Facebook.

Just like we expected, Huawei has a new IDEOS handset and a follow-up to the S7 tablet. Look for more details to come out of Barcelona tomorrow when the handset maker spills the official beans.

The Chinese handset maker has three Android phones up their sleeves. Until they are completely announced with a full host of specs, this is what is known so far.

Look for the successor to last fall's Vibrant to drop on February 23rd carrying a limited-time price of $149.99 with contract.

In what was no surprise at all, Sony Ericsson officially announced the storied "PlayStation Phone," the Xperia Play, at MWC on Sunday. We also could...

Alltel adds to their Android lineup with this low priced Samsung handset. Although it won't be the superphone that you might not be looking for, it makes a perfect first smart phone for those graduating from feature phones.

MetroPCS jumps ahead of the competition, releasing the first commercially available 4G LTE Android smart phone. Folks looking to pick up the no-contract handset can do so later this week at a suggested $399.99 price.

The above video shows the newly announced Kyocera Echo Android powered smartphone from Sprint. It is an interesting concept, a phone that can turn into a "tablet like device" and back. There are a lot of unanswered questions about the Echo, such as battery life for a dual screen device, which are sure to be answered as we get closer to release this Spring.

Rumors of a PlayStation phone have swirling for months, and more recently we learned it will be called the Xperia Play and saw a...

The first dual-core smart phone to hit the US should be here before March 6th. Will you be pre-ordering one at $199.99 or have you got your eyes on something else?

Well, it's probably not the most popular decision, but Tmo and Samsung officially announced the Vibrant 4G. As expected, it's more or less exactly like the original Vibrant, with Froyo, an HSPA+ radio, front-facing camera, and T-Mobile TV.

AT&T has pegged their first 4G phone with a launch date and sticker. Look for the HTC phone to arrive within two weeks with a rather attractive $99 price.

T-Mobile's first 4G tablet, the Dell Streak 7 debuts on February 2nd with a lower-than-expected price point. Will you be picking one of these up or are you waiting for Honeycomb?

For the first time ever, Android has wrestled away the top spot in smart phone market share. Topping Symbian with nearly 1 in 3 smart phones shipped, Android shows no signs of slowing.